Therapy for Partner Aggression and Abuse – On-Demand

In this training, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what partner aggression is and how it differs from, yet relates to, domestic violence. We’ll walk through the research, the various forms of aggression, and the underlying factors that contribute to them. You’ll learn how to assess and distinguish between situational and characterological aggression — a critical skill for determining when and how couples therapy is appropriate.

This training is intended for clinicians and other professionals who support clients experiencing partner aggression or abuse.

What you will learn

How to identify and define Intimate Partner Aggression
Skills to determine the difference between situational and characterological aggression and how to address them in therapy
How to apply proper treatment strategies for bidirectional and unidirectional aggression
How to differentiate underlying contributing factors to Intimate Partner Aggression and address them in therapy
Four main treatment goals to help couples repair, reverse negative behaviors, and reconnect

Drs. Carrie and Don Cole present a new training on therapy for partner aggression and abuse.

Research shows that up to 78% of couples entering treatment report experiences of verbal aggression, making it essential for clinicians to recognize and respond effectively in sessions.

In this training, Drs. Carrie and Don Cole will define intimate partner aggression (IPA) and explore its relationship to domestic violence. You’ll examine multiple forms of aggression, factors that contribute to them, characterological partner aggression.

You’ll learn how to address and treat partner aggression using Gottman interventions when appropriate. This course will also guide you through four key treatment goals for couples:

– Managing physiological escalation

– Enhancing your understanding of current partner dynamics

– Repairing the relationship

– Reconnecting with your partner

By the end of this training, you will have the knowledge and tools to confidently identify, assess, and treat partner aggression, empowering you to create safer, more connected relationships for the couples you serve.

Investing in this course means investing in your professional growth and your clients’ wellbeing.

Included Content

This online course includes:

10.5 hours of video including video from a recent workshop conducted by Drs. Carrie and Don Cole
An interactive PDF manual
Online quiz and eligibility for 10.5 CE hours awarded by Cognitive Behavior Institute
Certificate of Completion from The Gottman Institute

Audience

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Participants working in the following fields will benefit from this training:

Mental health providers
Allied professionals and clergy
Students and interns
Family clinic staff
Professors/teachers of couples therapy
Researchers in the social sciences
Employee assistance professionals

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Carrie Cole, PhD, LPC-S, LMHC, is the Love Lab Director and Research Director for The Gottman Institute. She is also a licensed professional counselor and an approved LPC supervisor. Dr. Carrie Cole holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in psychology with a specialization in research. Her work with couples includes couples therapy, workshops, seminars, and intensive marathon sessions. Dr. Cole is also an Advanced Gottman Method Clinical Trainer, an Art and Science of Love Couples Workshop Leader, a Consultant for the Certification Track, and a video reviewer for the Certification Track. Don Cole, DMin, LMHC, is the Clinical Director for The Gottman Institute. He is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and received the Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary at Northwestern University. His work with couples includes therapy, workshops, seminars, and intensive marathon sessions. He is also an Advanced Gottman Method Clinical Trainer, an Art and Science of Love Couples Workshop Leader, and a Consultant for the Certification Track.

Faculty Disclosures

Non-financial: Dr. Carrie Cole has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose. Non-financial: Dr. Don Colehas no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

Learning Objectives

When you conclude this training, you will have the knowledge and skills to better work with couples working through partner aggression. Specifically, you will be able to:

Identify situational versus characterological aggression.
Categorize between the strategies for dealing with characterological aggression.
Discover the four major treatment goals for reducing aggression in couples.
Apply proper treatment strategies for bidirectional aggression and for unidirectional aggression.
Differentiate underlying contributing factors to Intimate Partner Aggression and how these can be dealt with in therapy.
Examine four treatment goals.
Apply treatment goals with couples experiencing partner aggression in their relationship.

This course is approved for 10.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Cognitive Behavior Institute. To receive the CE credits, complete the quiz with 80% or better. To purchase CEs: STEP 1: Create an account on CBI Center for Education www.cbicenterforeducation.com STEP 2: Follow the link to purchase CEs from our CE co-sponsor – www.cbicenterforeducation.com. (complete the quiz with 80% or better before purchasing CEs) The on-demand CEs are for APA. Cost: $40. “Cognitive Behavior Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavior Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.”

Original price was: $249.00.Current price is: $199.00.

This training is intended for clinicians and other professionals who support clients experiencing partner aggression or abuse.

Therapy for Partner Aggression and Abuse – On-Demand

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